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Podcast Show Notes


Ep 30: Here We Go Again…
When college isn’t the right fit, what comes next? Gwen and Kristen share a real-time story of pivoting with hope, grief, and a whole lot of love.
Nov 4


Ep 29: Adoption, Firefighting, and off to College. Breaking down our 7 month hiatus
We’re sharing all the things we’ve discovered while launching our neurodivergent kids, from Medicaid to job programs and more.
Jun 2


Ep 28: Adulting on the Spectrum: What the Transition from School to Adulthood Looks Like for Our Neurodivergent Kids
We’re sharing all the things we’ve discovered while launching our neurodivergent kids, from Medicaid to job programs and more.
Oct 22, 2024


Ep 27: We’re Back! (Sorry We Forgot To Tell You We Left!)
We took the summer off (unannounced, sorry!) but we’re catching you up on all the changes in our lives during the last few months!
Sep 9, 2024


Ep 26: Rewiring a Dysregulated Brain Using the Science of Neuroplasticity with Carol Garner-Houston of Brain Harmony
When it comes to the brains of our neurodivergent kids and friends… There can be a lot going on. Constant input that they struggle to filter, regular therapy that they may not be able to implement yet, and expectations from a society that’s not built for them: it can be so overwhelming and dysregulating. And while manual therapy interventions can result in slow, steady progress, using the principles of neuroplasticity can help accelerate and regulate the brains of our kids mu
Jun 18, 2024


Ep 25: Sound That’s Just for You: How Technological Breakthroughs in Audio Engineering Are Making the World More Accessible with Jen VanSkiver and James Bobel
Jen VanSkiver and James Bobel join the hosts to discuss new audio technology that could be revolutionary for those with auditory processing
May 23, 2024


Ep 24: It’s Our Birthaversary: A Look Back and the Future of the Podcast
Gwen and Kristen celebrate one year of the podcast by sharing lessons they’ve learned, and looking toward the future of the podcast.
May 9, 2024


Ep 23: Puberty & Autism Don’t Mix: Navigating Puberty with Our Neurodivergent Kids
Gwen and Kristen dive into the difficulties, intricacies, and discomfort that can come with parenting neurodivergent teens during puberty.
Apr 25, 2024


Ep 22: Flipping the Lens: the Autistic Experience with Becca Lory Hector
Becca Lory Hector shares her experience of being diagnosed with autism as an adult after an extensive bout of autistic burnout.
Apr 11, 2024


Ep 21: The Purgatory of the Therapy Waiting Room
Gwen and Kristen dive into the waiting room experience and how to make the therapy process a little more tolerable.
Mar 8, 2024


Ep 20: Inclusion over Ego: How the Special Olympics Organization Embraced Universal Design with Jen VanSkiver
Jen VanSkiver discusses her role in creating a first-of-its-kind Unified Inclusion Center.
Feb 22, 2024


Ep 19: Universal Design for Classroom Spaces with Virginia Tech
Dr. Elif Tural and Dr. David Kniola discuss universal design and its various applications in educational settings and beyond.
Feb 8, 2024


Ep 18: Autism, Unconscious Bias, and the Intersection of Race and Disability With Jackie Bess
Jackie Bess, a wife and mom of three boys with autism, shares her story demonstrating the intersection of race and disability.
Jan 23, 2024


Ep 17: Neurodivergence and Paving the Way for a More Equitable Healthcare System With Robin Ennis
Robin Ennis shares her personal experience with health disparities among BIPOC Individuals.
Jan 12, 2024


Ep 16: Legos, Alone Time & Adjusted Expectations: How to Survive the Holidays with Neurodiverse Kids
We’re sharing our best tips for surviving the holiday season, including managing schedules and resetting expectations for a fun holiday.
Nov 21, 2023


Ep 15: Here Are the Things We’re Most Grateful to Have Learned on Our Neurodiverse Parenting Journey
We’re sharing all the things we have to be grateful for — whether they’re obvious, a little quirky, or even a bit of a stretch!
Nov 7, 2023


Ep 14: It’s Spooky Season: Our Top Tips on Tackling Halloween with Neurodiverse Kids
We’re sharing our top pro tips for how to tackle Halloween for neurodiverse families from costumes, candy, trick-or-treating, and more.
Oct 24, 2023


Ep 13: IEP Strategies to Set You and Your Neurodiverse Child Up for Success
We’re talking about IEPs today: why they’re important, how to navigate the process, and why you are your child’s biggest advocate.
Oct 10, 2023


Ep 12: Suicide Prevention for the Neurodiverse Population with Anne Moss Rogers
Anne Moss Rogers talks to us about suicide prevention and why we have to keep talking about it, especially with neurodiverse kids.
Sep 26, 2023


Ep 11: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself When Partnering with Your Neurodiverse Child’s School Team
We’re continuing our back to school series with 5 questions to ask yourself when partnering with your neurodiverse child’s school team.
Sep 12, 2023
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